Microcredentials, Certificates and Certifications

Non-degree Credentials at UWM

UWM’s School of Continuing Education provides a variety of options for you to gain the skills needed to launch, change or advance your career. Whether you’re pursuing focused microcredentials, diving into comprehensive certificates or earning industry-recognized certifications, you can find options that align with your goals and fit seamlessly into your schedule.

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Types of Non-degree Credentials Offered

	Microcredential	Certificate	Certification
Duration	Short (hours to weeks)	Moderate (weeks to months)	Varies, including capstone or exam
Focus	Specific skills	Broader subject area	Professional standards
Flexibility	Highly flexible (series of short courses, offered online or in-person)	Highly flexible (series of short courses, offered online or in-person)	Moderately flexible (one long course + one capstone course, offered online or in-person)
Provided by	Universities, online platforms	Universities, professional organizations	Universities, certifying bodies
Assessment	May include demonstrations of learning	Course-based learning/projects	Formal exam or capstone project
Outcome	Stackable, job-focused skills	Comprehensive understanding of one subject area	Industry standards met in one subject area
Recognition from UWM	Digital Badge	Digital Badge	Digital Badge

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Start building your industry knowledge and enhancing your professional credibility. You don’t need to apply or be associated with UW-Milwaukee to earn a non-degree credential through the programs we offer. Simply find your area of interest, choose which learning path works best for you and enroll!

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